Career Exploration and Planning
Learn about potential career paths, salaries, and the types of jobs you can pursue with your Brightpoint major.
General Resources
Career Coach
Use Career Coach to discover majors, in-demand careers and education based on your interests. Take a career assessment and explore career suggestions based on your interests. Plus, find local data on wages and employment opportunities.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
The government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations.
O*NET OnLine
Offers detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers and more.
Virginia Education Wizard
Offers career assessments, college and career advice, and tools to help you understand more about yourself and find out how to achieve your goals.
What Can I Do With This Major?
This is a great tool to connect majors to careers. Explore hundreds of academic majors to see outlines of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.
Next Up
Learn about the career paths of other Brightpoint students and alumni.
Specialized Resources
Information for individuals with specific questions regarding diversity employment, being out in the workplace, transitioning to the civilian job market after a military career, or career opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be found in our Career Services LibGuide Jobs Tab.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Creating resumes and cover letters can seem stressful but they don’t have to be. Brightpoint is here to assist you every step of the way with resources to put your best professional foot forward.
For customized Brightpoint resume and cover letter examples and tips for creating strong documents that will impress hiring managers, check out the Career Services LibGuide Career Resources Tab.
Events and Workshops
Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Only
Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 5:00pm - 6:00pm Online Only
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- New Student Orientation (Midlothian) 5:30pm - 8:45pm Midlothian Campus
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- New Student Orientation (Chester) 5:30pm - 8:45pm Chester Campus
Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 5:00pm - 6:00pm Online Only
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Only
Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Only
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Only
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Spring 2024 (Chester Campus) Career Fair 3:30pm - 6:00pm Chester Campus, Moyar Hall 1st floor Foyer
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Spring 2024 (Midlothian Campus) Career Fair 12:30pm - 3:00pm Midlothian Campus, Trailblazer Hall, First Floor Foyer
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Virtual Brightpoint Information Session 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Only